New Jersey § 3a:2a-20

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:2a-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3a:2a-20.

A devisee who does not survive the testator by 120 hours is treated as if he predeceased

the testator, unless the will of decedent contains some language dealing explicitly

with simultaneous deaths or deaths in a common disaster, or requiring that the devisee

survive the testator or survive the testator for a stated period in order to take

under the will. To the extent this section is inconsistent with the Uniform Simultaneous Death Law, N.J.S. 3A:5-1 et seq. , the provision of this section shall apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:2a-20

What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:2a-20 cover?

Section 3a:2a-20 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Jersey § 3a:2a-20?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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How does New Jersey § 3a:2a-20 apply to my situation?

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